The RETREAT HOUSE on Lake Hiawatha Sits Back Nestled in the Natural Splendor of a Butterfly Garden, Rock River, Fruit Trees & Ivy Beds...OH MY!

Not to mention being tucked amongst the cypress on the spectacular 135 acre, spring-fed, ski lake of Lake Hiawatha. This home just screams, "come celebrate your life here!" Yes, indeed, this spectacular retreat feels as if you are in a faraway vacation spot...but wait...you are just minutes away from civilization and the Veteran's Expressway to whisk you to Tampa and the surrounding areas. 

Follow the clay-fired brick driveway on down to the main house, where this custom Craftsman-style home welcomes you with open arms. Come sit on the front porch swing and enjoy a nice cold lemonade or maybe a glass of wine fresh out of the 600 plus bottle wine room. You are bound to fall in love the moment you swing open the mahogany stained-glass trimmed front door. Once inside you will be amazed by the intricate level of finishing details you will discover here. Inlaid Oak & Walnut floors will greet you in the foyer and take you to the secluded study; complete with a hidden humidor for that occasional cigar treat. The temperature controlled wine room is just next door. Come sit a spell in the super comfy great room. On those chilly nights, the wood burning fireplace will melt away your cares. Just look at that lake view through the french doors. It might just take your breathe away. The master bedroom suite is downstairs complete with a spa-like bathroom.The bathtub, marble tile, and fixtures all enhance the craftsman style captured throughout the whole house. Upstairs is a huge loft area, two well appointed bedrooms, complete with window seats for cozying up with a good book or maybe watching a thunderstorm out the window. Each has its own unique bathroom and plenty of storage. There is piped in music everywhere. Perfect for slow dancing on all of those hardwood floors. 

What are those amazing smells coming from the kitchen? You could hold a cooking class in this kitchen! You have probably never seen one quite like this. It is commercial grade caliber with Wolf gas range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, triple Fisher-Paykel dishwashers, custom wood cabinets, Belguim bluestone counters and eye catching beamed ceilings. The over sized center island includes a prep sink, making it easier to whip up elaborate meals. The kitchen sink is strategically placed under the triple windows overlooking the lake. The relaxing dining room with a build in service station is the perfect place to enjoy a meal prepared in that one of a kind kitchen. There is a craft room worthy of a master; loaded with shelving and a bright work area, under the window. Cheery laundry room will make the task seem easier. Out the mud room to the porte cochere and over to the 2nd story guest house and 3 car garage. Be careful, this has been so well done they might never want to leave! Come on up the travertine stairs to the open patio area. What a view from here! Step into the loft styled living area with pull-down Murphy bed, dinette and a fully equipped kitchen. Full bathroom with basket weave tile floors keeps the craftsmen style in mind.

 The compound also includes a workshop complete with a built-in dust collector, air compressor, half bath and is air conditioned. It could double as an extra garage for the avid car collector.  

So much thought and care have been given to honor the craftsmen era in decor and design in this amazing homestead. What is truly amazing is that every building is jam packed with energy savers. The spray-injected foam Icynene insulation, all concrete block construction, and reflective sheathing keep the house cool in the summer, and warm in the winter. Energy efficient wood windows, upgraded zoned air conditioning and tankless water heaters keep the carbon footprint light. Most lighting fixtures use LED bulbs.

Saving the best for last, is the backyard with it's spectacular covered deck, open veranda, and lakeviews, fit for a wedding party of 150 (which by the way, it has hosted). The boat house with covered deck has storage space galore & a half bath. Now come on down to the lake, grab a fishing pole, drop a line, plenty of bass, bluegill, crappie, and speckled perch. Or launch your kayak for a nice relaxing paddle around the lake. Maybe taking the boat off of the lift and skiing or tubing around the lake is more your thing. Whatever you decide, make sure you are back in time to sit for awhile and watch an incredible sunset.

Now...Let Your Story Begin Here!